Trump China Retreat: No Tariffs On Select Chinese Products In U.S.

In a notable shift, U.S. President Donald Trump has softened his aggressive reciprocal tariff stance by excluding several major Chinese-imported products from the 125% tariff hike. The exemptions include smartphones, computers, memory chips, flat panel displays, and semiconductors — a move that offers relief to tech giants like Apple, Dell, and others. Electronics from India and Taiwan, including iPhones and semiconductors, are also spared Trump’s baseline 10% tariffs. However, earlier 20% duties linked to the fentanyl crisis remain in place. The White House hasn’t explained the exclusions, but experts believe it reflects growing awareness of potential inflationary backlash. A clearer statement is expected from Trump on Monday, while a security trade probe into semiconductors looms.#trump #tariff #unitedstates #china #antitariff #uspresident